UAE's 69 aid airdrop delivered to Gaza
ABU DHABI, Aug 12 (KUNA) -- UAE is continuing its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip, with their 69th airdrop of aid Tuesday under Operation Birds of Goodness, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France.
According to UAE news agency (WAM), the shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable institutions and entities, to meet the needs of residents amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip.
In addition, 20 trucks loaded with approximately 500 tonnes of food supplies entered Gaza through land crossings, as part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to secure vital supplies by land and air.
The total volume of aid airdropped by the UAE has now reached more than 3,924 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies, underscoring its steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and bolstering their resilience.
These initiatives reflect the UAE's leading role in international relief work, by mobilizing regional and international efforts and reinforcing a humanitarian giving approach to alleviate the suffering of those affected in crisis areas. (end) skm.mb
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